Mountain Spring Lake, Pennsylvania: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, sits Mountain Spring Lake. Country round the bank runs to lake country bush. Surface area is around 76 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. With about 1.5 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. On our Monroe County list it sits near the top for size. Start from Tannersville, 3.2 miles down the road. The nearest city of size is Allentown, 29 miles away. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Mountain Spring Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish documented in Monroe County include brown trout, brook trout, bluegill, largemouth bass and chain pickerel. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Mountain Spring Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 24°F in January to roughly 68°F in July. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about late December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. On Mountain Spring Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Grubers Lake at 1 mile is the nearest alternative. What applies at Mountain Spring Lake may have changed since it was mapped.